LEAD APPLICATION ENGINEER

Role: Lead Application Development Engineer (SR. AWS Developer)

Duration:3 months contract to hire Location: 100% remote

Top Must-Haves: Lead Experience Python AWS (AWS RDS) Container‑based development GitLab CI/CD including pipeline management Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm

Job Description: Designs, develops, and implements complex enterprise software solutions. Collaborates closely with technical and non-technical roles such as data modelers, architects, business analysts, data stewards, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide design, technical analysis, development/configuration, testing, implementation, and support expertise representing the interest of the business across the enterprise.

Required Skills: • Expert-level proficiency in Python, Django, and API development. • Strong experience with GitLab, including CI/CD pipeline configuration and management. • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. • Familiarity with CI tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar. • Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor development teams. • In-depth knowledge of Django ORM, middleware, signals, class-based views, and

Responsibilities

Leads projects focused on the development of application products and services delivery from end-to-end and has broad knowledge and awareness of evolving technical and business capabilities Ensures that multiple products and services work together to meet business needs and add value for the customer Cultivates and disseminates knowledge of application-usage best practices Collaborates with Enterprise Architecture on the delivery of data and application architecture Collaborates with relevant operational and build teams to construct testing and implementation strategies Informs on product and services delivery progress in relation to application delivery Oversees tier 3 application support activities including the assessment and execution of application upgrades and patches Participates in mitigation and control activities as well as identifying and evaluating risks Manages people and technology changes; ensuring necessary stakeholders are informed Facilitates people management and resourcing; defining roles and responsibilities, staff reviews/appraisals, recruitment/dismissals and staff training Serves as technical adviser to management and provides software engineering perspective on system requirements. Creates conceptual and detailed technical design documents Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards

Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development of robust APIs and backend services using Python and Django. • Architect and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. • Oversee CI/CD pipeline development and automation using GitLab. • Manage containerized deployments with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. • Mentor developers and contribute to code reviews and technical guidance.

-- Thanks & Regards, Pallavi Reddy| Technical Recruiter Thoughtwave Software and Solutions Desk: 630-228-9745 , EXTN:167 Email: pallavib@thoughtwavesoft.com